I totally fell in love with Clover Canyon when their fun prints hit the scene a few years ago—but so did everybody else. I’m not someone to avoid something I like just to avoid its popularity; my taste ranges from mainstream to niche, and I only steer clear of a trend if I think it’s a) simply not my style, or b) too expensive for how quickly it will likely disappear from fashion. Clover Canyon came in strong as a trend, but has stuck around, becoming somewhat of a staple. My personal rule of thumb when it comes to popular styles and prints that run the risk of making me look basic, is to find a way to make it absolutely my own. I bought this Clover Canyon dress a couple years ago, but every time I put it on with my brown hair, accompanied by a black clutch and neutral lip color, I didn’t get that special feeling a woman should feel when she slips on a fabulous dress. I looked like I was going to a sorority formal. In other words, when I looked in the mirror, I didn’t really feel like myself. It’s funny how drastic changes can remedy that. Now that I’ve dyed my hair a range of pastel colors, the multi-colored dress finally seems to suit me the way I hadn’t fully realized I’d wanted it to. I finally feel like I can wear it in a way that stands out and represents my style alone. A swipe of YSL’s Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick in ‘Fischia in Rage’ and my beloved, eye-catching reflective Furla bag adhere to Iris Apfel’s famous fashion motto that “more is more and less is a bore,” while my sleek Steve Madden sandals and minimal amount of jewelry keep the outfit classy enough to wear out to dinner.